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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,229.39, 1,170,581.90 and 485,770.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,229.39, 1,170,581.90 and 485,770.59 is: 670,377.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,229.39 : 1,170,581.90 = 485,770.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,229.39/1,170,581.90 = 485,770.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,229.39x = 1,170,581.90 × 485,770.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,229.39x = 568,634,257,777.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,634,257,777.47/848,229.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670,377.92

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